Can Taco Seasoning Substitute Southwestern Seasoning in a Salad?

[JWorks]

i was going to make this for my open house tomorrow and just realized i dont have the southwestern seasoning. i had it now i dont????????
i never had a chance to use it, i was wondering is there anything i can sub. like taco seasoning?

 

[dannyzmom]

Taco Seasoning would work in a pinch.

 

[JWorks]

thank you ! i don't have any cheffers that are really close that i could go borrow so i guess i am off to buy taco seasoning!

 

[chefann]

That's a delicious salad! I love the sour cream/salsa mixture as a dressing and as a dip for corn chips. Yum!

 

[spoiledchef]

I made this last night for a playdate today...where does the SW seasoning come in? I didn't see that anywhere on the recipe (used the one from the Super Salads). TIA

 

[spoiledchef]

Oh -- and I put it in the trifle bowl...it looks really nice. And -- I just used the iceberg lettuce shreds b/c I couldn't find a 16oz iceberg lettuce mix (any clue on that one)? TIA

 

[mhrivera]

Does anyone have this recipe to post? Thanks!

 

[chefkristin]

Here you go.....

 

[chefann]

Oh -- and I put it in the trifle bowl...it looks really nice. And -- I just used the iceberg lettuce shreds b/c I couldn't find a 16oz iceberg lettuce mix (any clue on that one)? TIA

I use romaine for this salad. It's a brighter green (and has a few more nutrients in it). You can get the pre-cut. Usually, I use the bag that has 3 romaine hearts, and I rinse and chop all 3.

 

[spoiledchef]

Thanks for the tip Ann! I may try that. I'm making this for my show this upcoming Tuesday. I'm actually going to add ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning as well instead of chicken. Has anyone tried that before...did it turn out okay? It won't be piping hot, but I'm thinking it will still be good.

 

[stephanieboyd]

I have done the ground beef with taco seasoning when making this for my husband to take to a work function. It was a big hit!!

Did you half the recipe to do it in the Trifle Bowl? How did you serve it?

 

[jenniferknapp]

Thanks for the tip Ann! I may try that. I'm making this for my show this upcoming Tuesday. I'm actually going to add ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning as well instead of chicken. Has anyone tried that before...did it turn out okay? It won't be piping hot, but I'm thinking it will still be good.

I make a cold taco dip that is reallly good..I usually make it in the rectangle chillzanne...I was thinking of making that in a trifle, but only fill it halfway, or else it would be HUGE... Anyway, it is a normal taco dip, but you make the meat before hand and refrigerate it....it is yummy in the summer instead of a hot taco!

 

[spoiledchef]

It did not fill the trifle all the way to the top, but close...I'm sure the meat will make it go right to the top. You can always omit the corn chips and serve those on the side instead (besides...they get yucky soggy w/leftovers).
HTH

 

[spoiledchef]

Oh, and I didn't half it, and I just served it with a spoon. It could make a mess, but that's the fun of it!

 

[mhrivera]

Thanks for the recipe! I'm going to make it for my show next week in the trifle bowl. The extra tips are helpful. I'm still wondering where the southwest seasoning mix comes into play?

 

[spoiledchef]

Melissa -- I'm not sure where the SW seasoning that the OP was referring to comes into play either. I didn't use it...the recipe doesn't call for it (unless the OP used it to flavor her chicken or beef).
HTH

 

[purrbal]

Jen

I make a cold taco dip that is reallly good..I usually make it in the rectangle chillzanne...I was thinking of making that in a trifle, but only fill it halfway, or else it would be HUGE... Anyway, it is a normal taco dip, but you make the meat before hand and refrigerate it....it is yummy in the summer instead of a hot taco!

Would you mind sharing your recipe?